Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
Senior Payroll Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are open across Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Amazon, and Klaviyo hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About The Team
The New Verticals Partner Integrations team develops innovative technological solutions to help merchants seamlessly expand their operations, including our platform for first-party grocery and convenience delivery. As DoorDash scales its integrated delivery offerings, we are seeking individuals to define best-in-class integrations for our new warehousing product, DashMart Fulfillment Services, and work cross-functionally to bring them to market.
About The Role
DoorDash is seeking a high-energy Technical Account Manager to own the success and shape the integration platform offering for Merchants adopting our new products. In this role, you will dive into the lowest level of technical detail, solve intricate data-flow challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally to build a world-class integrations platform. If you thrive in ambiguity, love technical problem-solving, and want to scale a rapidly growing business line, we want you on our team!
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because…
- You will own the success of new and existing integrations driving initiatives across product, engineering, and operations teams
- You will learn multiple technical platforms, analyze messy data sets, and identify gaps
- You will guide our Merchants to help them understand how to integrate with DoorDash and work with them to improve their data quality
- You will partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to discover & drive opportunities for improvement that come from data analysis, merchant insights, and the definition of new processes
- You will help shape the systems integrations roadmap in collaboration with other product and operations owners
- You thrive in ambiguity and are a self-starter
Your Responsibilities In This Role Are…
- Be a Subject Matter Expert for DoorDash’s integrated offerings and guide partners through new Integration builds.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide guidance and support.
- Define gaps in our system and recommend solutions to evolve our tech offering
- Translate complex technical requirements into clear business solutions that align with our Merchant’s needs
We’re Excited About You Because…
- You are a problem solver - You thrive on solving complex problems, diving into the details, and providing actionable plans to triage and resolve escalations.
- You are technically savvy – You possess technical acumen and are comfortable navigating engineering terminology, translating it into practical business understanding.
- You are a relationship-builder – You excel at building relationships and can influence and motivate individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
- You are detail-oriented – You are process-driven and highly organized, with a keen ability to capture all necessary information in a way that is easily understood by both technical and business stakeholders.
- You are analytical – Your analytical mindset allows you to interpret complex data and extract valuable insights to drive informed product prioritization.
- You're comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and problem-solving. You should be actively exploring and applying AI in your day-to-day work, bringing a beginner’s mindset and curiosity as you continuously learn and adapt alongside evolving technology.
Qualifications
- Operational
- Proven track record of maintaining and enhancing processes
- Strong ability to collaborate with external partners to drive successful partnerships
- Experience in project and/or program management
- Proven success working in cross-functional engineering and operations teams
- Experience working in warehousing or supply chain implementation is a plus
- Technical
- 3+ years of experience translating technical concepts to business solutions
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of integrations, APIs and webhooks
- Hands-on working SQL experience to troubleshoot and self-serve
- General
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
Compensation
The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.
See Below For Paid Time Off Details
- For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
- For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).
The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $87,000—$128,000 USD
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.
About The Team
The New Verticals Partner Integrations team develops innovative technological solutions to help merchants seamlessly expand their operations, including our platform for first-party grocery and convenience delivery. As DoorDash scales its integrated delivery offerings, we are seeking individuals to define best-in-class integrations for our new warehousing product, DashMart Fulfillment Services, and work cross-functionally to bring them to market.
About The Role
DoorDash is seeking a high-energy Technical Account Manager to own the success and shape the integration platform offering for Merchants adopting our new products. In this role, you will dive into the lowest level of technical detail, solve intricate data-flow challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally to build a world-class integrations platform. If you thrive in ambiguity, love technical problem-solving, and want to scale a rapidly growing business line, we want you on our team!
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because…
- You will own the success of new and existing integrations driving initiatives across product, engineering, and operations teams
- You will learn multiple technical platforms, analyze messy data sets, and identify gaps
- You will guide our Merchants to help them understand how to integrate with DoorDash and work with them to improve their data quality
- You will partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to discover & drive opportunities for improvement that come from data analysis, merchant insights, and the definition of new processes
- You will help shape the systems integrations roadmap in collaboration with other product and operations owners
- You thrive in ambiguity and are a self-starter
Your Responsibilities In This Role Are…
- Be a Subject Matter Expert for DoorDash’s integrated offerings and guide partners through new Integration builds.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide guidance and support.
- Define gaps in our system and recommend solutions to evolve our tech offering
- Translate complex technical requirements into clear business solutions that align with our Merchant’s needs
We’re Excited About You Because…
- You are a problem solver - You thrive on solving complex problems, diving into the details, and providing actionable plans to triage and resolve escalations.
- You are technically savvy – You possess technical acumen and are comfortable navigating engineering terminology, translating it into practical business understanding.
- You are a relationship-builder – You excel at building relationships and can influence and motivate individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
- You are detail-oriented – You are process-driven and highly organized, with a keen ability to capture all necessary information in a way that is easily understood by both technical and business stakeholders.
- You are analytical – Your analytical mindset allows you to interpret complex data and extract valuable insights to drive informed product prioritization.
- You're comfortable leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and problem-solving. You should be actively exploring and applying AI in your day-to-day work, bringing a beginner’s mindset and curiosity as you continuously learn and adapt alongside evolving technology.
Qualifications
- Operational
- Proven track record of maintaining and enhancing processes
- Strong ability to collaborate with external partners to drive successful partnerships
- Experience in project and/or program management
- Proven success working in cross-functional engineering and operations teams
- Experience working in warehousing or supply chain implementation is a plus
- Technical
- 3+ years of experience translating technical concepts to business solutions
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of integrations, APIs and webhooks
- Hands-on working SQL experience to troubleshoot and self-serve
- General
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
Compensation
The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.
See Below For Paid Time Off Details
- For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
- For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).
The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $87,000—$128,000 USD
About DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods. DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.
Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only
We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023. We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.
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Senior Payroll Specialist Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Thermo Fisher Scientific107
- Amazon65
- Klaviyo55
- State Street55
- Whoop55
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software462
- Consulting & Professional Services435
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals340
- Healthcare & Medical Services277
- Science & Research260
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior payroll specialist jobs across Massachusetts.
- 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization
- Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
- Experience processing multi-state payroll and managing tax withholding across jurisdictions
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred or required
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation-focused formulas
Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior payroll specialist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
There are 2,670+ senior payroll specialist openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.
How much do senior payroll specialists make in Massachusetts?
Senior payroll specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $63,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,110 for the lowest 10% to over $86,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior payroll specialist jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most senior payroll specialist openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior payroll specialists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring senior payroll specialists in Massachusetts include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Amazon, and Klaviyo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior payroll specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes. About 30% of senior payroll specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Massachusetts metros.
How do I apply for senior payroll specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can apply to senior payroll specialist jobs in Massachusetts directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Massachusetts location, then apply to each one that fits.
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